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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot SD940 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Key Specs

Canon SD940 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 120g - 89 x 55 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Additionally Known as Digital IXUS 120 IS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-H15, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SD940 IS (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SD940 IS was manufactured 4 months earlier than the EX-H15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SD940 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SD940 IS scores versus the EX-H15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD940 IS over the Casio EX-H15

 SD940 IS EX-H15 

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SD940 IS

 EX-H15 SD940 IS 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-H15

 SD940 IS EX-H15 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SD940 IS enjoys outer measurements of 89mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Casio EX-H15 has proportions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SD940 IS vs the EX-H15.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD940 IS and EX-H15 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SD940 IS and EX-H15.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography details
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Street photography factors
Casio EX-H15 Street photography factors
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD940 IS Sports photography details
Casio EX-H15 Sports photography details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD940 IS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
46
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD940 IS as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SD940 IS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD940 IS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SD940 ISCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SD940 IS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Also called Digital IXUS 120 IS -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-19 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 × 720 (30 fps) , 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 120g (0.26 lbs) 161g (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 89 x 55 x 20mm (3.5" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-4L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $299 $300